In Case Anyone Would Like To Pray With Me...

St. Gerard,
You worshiped Jesus as the Lord of Life.
I ask you today to pray
For my special intention.
(Mention your intention here.)
Lift up to Jesus
All those who seek to conceive a child,
All those having difficult pregnancies,
All who have suffered the loss of a child,
And all who lovingly lift up their children to God.
Pray that all of us,
By caring for mothers, fathers, and children
born and unborn
May build a Culture of Life,
In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

This is the novena that my family and I have started to protect and bless my new pregnancy. I know that novenas are not "magic" and cannot protect us from/change God's will, whatever it may be, but still, I feel comfort in asking my special saints to intercede for me.

My mom told the women at her bible study yesterday about my situation, and one of the women immediately took off a beautiful bronze Immaculate Mary medal and gave it to my mom to give to me. I am wearing it right now. I believe it will bring me strength.

I haven't really been able to bring my heart rate down to normal since I received my beta result. My heart is literally pounding in my chest, making it difficult for me to focus or relax (or feel happy)! This is not a complaint--I have had anxiety all of my life and I recognize its tell-tale signs. Still, I wish I could enjoy these first few days and feel...well, happy. But the fear...the fear is chasing me. I have been down this path before, and had my heart so immensely shattered, that I am afraid to hope again. Ladies that have carried children after miscarriage(s), do you have any advice on how to cope with the fear of loss?

Thank you thank you thank you, and God bless all of you.